Livermore : California

What Livermore is like for active adults

Livermore is a wealthy small city of about 80,000 that is east of San Francisco and northeast of San Jose. It is considered the eastern-most city in the San Francisco Bay area. There are vineyards in the area - hi-tech businesses are also important to the economy.

Springtown is a part of town that began as a retirement community in the early 1960s. It is now a thriving part of the city. It features many of the city's hotels, new luxury home development, a public library branch, public schools, an established public golf course, parks, and restaurants. The downtown area is very active with nice restaurants, luxury hotel, concerts, and other attractions.

The residents have a household income in excess of $80,000 per year. Homes average over $400,000 in value, down sharply from 2006-7.

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What is special about this retirement community

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories. Vineyards on the south side of town. It is a prosperous community with many hi-tech businesses in town. There are a number of cultural venues available.

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What is not special about this retirement community

High California real estate prices apply.

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Local economy is driven by

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories as well as many hi-tech businesses.

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Climate and Physical Environment

Livermore is the easternmost city in the San Francisco Bay area, poised at the entrance to the Central Valley

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Cultural environment

Reflecting the prosperous community it is, you will find the Del-Valle Fine Arts chamber music concerts, Livermore-Amador Symphony, Livermore Valley Opera, and Livermore Dance Theatre.

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Medical facilities

Valley Memorial Hospital is located in Livermore

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Transportation

San Jose International is the closest large airport, about 26 miles away

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Facts about LIVERMORE

State: CA
Environment: Suburban,
City Population: 50,001-100,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Median HH Income: 80,000+
Average Home Price (MLS): $300,001-$500,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 121+ (very high)
Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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